[ad_1] Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg said spending time at a rehabilitation centre has helped him “reset” after he was arrested and charged following an incident in his hometown of Hawick last month. In a statement to British media, Police Scotland said Hogg was released on the undertaking he would appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court […]
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Rugby Australia announce A$9.2m deficit for 2023
[ad_1] SYDNEY : Rugby Australia announced a A$9.2 million ($6.04 million) deficit for 2023 on Monday and said 2024 would also be a tough year as the bailout of the Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby team stretches resources. A deficit is normal in years when World Cups take place as Australia hosts fewer test matches and […]
Thomas eyes Paris but says not interested in just another tracksuit
[ad_1] Britain’s Geraint Thomas said he hopes to compete at the Paris Olympics this summer but only if he feels capable of winning another medal. Thomas, who won the Tour de France in 2018, competed in the road race at the Tokyo and Rio Games but was involved in crashes at both events. However, the […]
Alcaraz playing pain-free but hasn’t regained full trust in forehand
[ad_1] MADRID : Carlos Alcaraz said he is playing pain-free at the Madrid Open following an arm injury that derailed the start of his claycourt season but the defending champion still has some lingering doubts about his forehand. The 20-year-old successfully defended his Indian Wells title last month and then reached the Miami Open quarter-finals […]
Man City still have a mountain to climb in title race, says Guardiola
[ad_1] Manchester City kept the pressure on leaders Arsenal with a 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday but manager Pep Guardiola said they still have a mountain to climb in their bid for a fourth straight Premier League crown. Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland scored either side of halftime at the City Ground as […]
Henry takes bowling spot in New Zealand’s T20 World Cup squad
[ad_1] Matt Henry has edged out Ben Sears for the vacant seam bowling berth in New Zealand’s squad for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States. Henry slots into a seam bowling attack featuring Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson, with Adam Milne ruled out due to ankle surgery and […]
Clippers thwart Mavs’ comeback bid, Brunson’s 47 points fuel Knicks win
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: James Harden and Paul George combined for 66 points as the Los Angeles Clippers survived an epic Dallas comeback bid to tie their NBA playoff series on Sunday (Apr 28) as New York took a 3-1 lead over Philadelphia behind Jalen Brunson’s 47 points. The Clippers squared their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series […]
Australia’s Green retains title at LPGA LA Championship
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES: Australia’s Hannah Green defended her title at the LPGA’s Los Angeles Championship with a three stroke victory on Sunday (Apr 28) at Wilshire Country Club for her second win of the season. Green shot a 5-under-par round of 66 to end 12-under for the tournament, as she followed up her win at […]
PSG clinch record-extending 12th Ligue 1 title after Monaco lose at Lyon
[ad_1] :Paris St Germain were confirmed as Ligue 1 champions for a record-extending 12th time on Sunday after second-placed AS Monaco lost 3-2 at Olympique Lyonnais. PSG, who missed the chance to secure the title on Saturday when they drew 3-3 draw with Le Havre, have 70 points, 12 ahead of Monaco with three games […]
Lyles sees room for improvement after 100m Bermuda win
[ad_1] World champion Noah Lyles was all smiles after a wind-aided 9.96 seconds win in the men’s 100 metres at the Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday but said he had plenty to work on ahead of the United States Olympic trials. Lyles, bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympics in the 200m, got a slow start […]